Scouting Report: Clemson Tigers
An in depth look at Syracuse football’s next opponent.
Syracuse, N.Y.– With the non-conference slate in the rearview, Syracuse begins its ACC schedule with a battle against the Clemson Tigers. Following their seventh ACC Title in the last eight seasons, Clemson comes in with a 2-2 record and both losses in conference play. The Orange are one of five teams left in the ACC with a perfect record, and have the opportunity to get revenge against a rival with a win.
Clemson University is an original member of the Atlantic Coast Conference when it was formed in 1953. The program has a 127-year history with 3 National Championship, 21 ACC Titles, and six undefeated seasons, including the first ever 15-0 season in 2018. Clemson earned their 12-straight 10-win seasons in 2022 after going 11-3 on the campaign. They beat UNC 39-10 in the ACC Championship game before losing in the Orange Bowl to the Tenessee Volunteers
One of the most well-known college football coaches is head coach Dabo Swinney. He took over a respected program in 2008 and has made Clemson a juggernaut over the last 15 years. With the Tigers, Swinney has a 163-41 overall record and a 99-21 conference regular season record. He is just one of just 25 head coaches in history to have won multiple national titles, having defeated Alabama in both of his victories in 2016 and 2018.
Since 2011, Clemson (142-24) is second to Alabama (151-16) with the most wins during that span. From 2015-20 when the Tigers won six-straight conference championships, Clemson went 67-5 in ACC play. That milestone is still an NCAA record for the highest win percentage.
